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to cool them off or they die fast
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Why is it advisable to sponge a baby with a fever using cool water?
How is this question in the physics section? anyway, by applying cool water, it lowers the body temperature of the baby as the heat transfers to the water and away from the baby
How much does a kitchen sponge weigh?
Depends on how big the sponge is.
Which mineral float in water?
sponge
What substance's ability that can absorb or adsorb water vapor?
hygroscopicity
Do babies float in water?
It sounds crazy but yes, it's true! Babies can float in water!
How does a sponge bath help a patient suffering from high fever?
As when we have fever our body temperature is high, a sponge bath with cold water helps bring the temperature down.
Why is it advisable to sponge a baby with a fever using cool water?
How is this question in the physics section? anyway, by applying cool water, it lowers the body temperature of the baby as the heat transfers to the water and away from the baby
Can a 102 fever affect the baby of 12 weeks?
Yes, medical assistance is required urgently. Sponge the baby with tepid water, not cold water.
What is tepid sponging?
Tepid means lukewarm, or room temperature not hot but not cold. This is likely talking about a sponge moistened with water at this temperature.
How does water enter the body of a sponge?
When a sponge is submerged in water, the water enters the sponge through the tiny holes in the sponge. The sponge fills up with water, as a balloon fills with air, only not as visibly. When you squeeze the sponge, the water exits that sponge through the tiny holes...exactly the opposite of how it entered! Tada! :)
How does sponge hold water?
a sponge holds water because of its holes
What is full of holes but can carry water?
A sponge is something that has allot of holes, but can still hold/soak up water.
What part of the sponge does water flow in?
The part of the sponge the water flows in is the hole.
Does the size of the sponge affect the amount of water absorbed?
The size of a sponge does affect the amount of water absorbed. The bigger the sponge the more water absorbed.
What are the materials used in sponge bath?
The term 'sponge bath' refers to bathing without using a shower or bathtub. The materials used are typically a washcloth, soap, water, and a towel.
Why Bandage put over the forehead of a person suffering from fever?
it is not a bandage. it is a wash clothe wet with very cold water to bring down the fever. it has to be dipped in cold water and replaced back on the forehead often. fever is treated with Tylenol and cold water. it takes about a half hour for the Tylenol to bring the fever down. always follow the instructions on the Tylenol bottle. do not over dose. fever is a good thing. fever helps your body kill the germs that made you sick. but if a fever goes more than 24 hours, go to the doctors. small children and babies get high fevers easily. i used to have to put my children in the kitchen sink with cold water until they shivered. (yes, they cried!...so did I.) do not let a fever last long as it can hurt babies brains.
What holds water but is full of hole?
A sponge
